Local councils across the UK are recognising the benefits of workers’ co-operatives for the local economy and community. But is this just an excuse for pushing through more privatisation? How can co-ops work with councils for their benefit?

This is the focus of my article in the Summer issue of STIR magazine, out now. The issue’s focus is ‘the future of work’ covering topics such as mutual aid networks, the music sharing industry and what internet culture can learn from co-ops.

Find out more about the issue here at the STIR website.